National Facilities Development Manager
Melbourne based with Travel
Our client, Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL – Clinical Labs) is committed to being the pathology provider of choice. Their business is growing rapidly and now has over 5000 employees and a truly national reach. They have approximately 100 NATA accredited laboratories that perform close to 9 million episodes each year for doctors, specialists, patients, hospitals and corporate clients. Clinical Labs services almost 100 private and public hospitals and is the largest provider of pathology services to public hospitals in Australia.
Who they are
They pride themselves on their patient focus and medical excellence, empowering their people to help improve and save patients’ lives. Their culture is agile and progressive, with a strong commitment to respect, integrity, and continuous improvement. Clinical Labs employees are passionate about what they do, the environments in which they operate, and the safety and wellbeing of all who interact with them.
The Role
Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, the National Facilities Development Manager is a newly created role responsible for leading the planning, design and delivery of capital works projects across a national footprint. You will be required from time to time to travel to Sydney and other key ACL hubs around the country.
This role will play a critical part in shaping future-ready laboratory and clinical environments that meet regulatory requirements, support operational efficiency, and enable ongoing business growth. You will oversee major builds, refurbishments, relocations, and strategic infrastructure initiatives while ensuring alignment with clinical and commercial objectives.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leading the end-to-end delivery of capital works projects including laboratories, collection centres, and specialist clinical facilities
- Managing feasibility studies, business cases, planning approvals, and tender processes
- Overseeing architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
- Embedding best practice compliance with healthcare standards, building codes, OH&S, and infection control requirements
- Partnering with clinicians, scientists, and operational stakeholders to ensure facilities are fit-for-purpose
- Contributing to national facilities strategy including standardisation, optimisation, and cost efficiency initiatives
- Driving sustainability outcomes including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and renewable energy programs
- Supporting innovation through the integration of digital health technologies, automation, and future-focused laboratory design
- Managing risk across all stages of project delivery, ensuring patient safety and business continuity
- Providing regular reporting and updates to executive stakeholders
This role offers the opportunity to lead several high-profile initiatives, including new laboratory developments, relocation projects, and “Lab of the Future” programs.
Your Profile
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a candidate who can operate both strategically and operationally. You will bring a strong track record in delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure projects within regulated environments.
You will be an experienced facilities, construction, or project management professional with a proactive and solutions-focused approach. You will be comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments and balancing competing priorities across a national portfolio.
Candidates may come from a range of backgrounds including:
- Pathology or diagnostic laboratory environments
- Healthcare or hospital infrastructure delivery
- Regulated manufacturing sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food production, or similar
- Major capital works or infrastructure projects within complex organisations
You will demonstrate:
- Strong project management and organisational capability
- Commercial acumen with experience managing significant capital budgets
- Deep understanding of compliance, risk, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and external partners
This role will be based in Melbourne but involve travel from time to time to lead projects in other States.
They are offering an excellent opportunity to work with a motivated team in a dynamic and growing environment. Interested?
Employee Benefits
You will have access to a range of benefits when you join, including:
- Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave*
- Access to hundreds of everyday savings including phone bills, fuel and groceries, fashion, restaurants and entertainment
- Expert guidance on healthy living across topics like money, work, mind, body, and life
- Free and confidential support from qualified counsellors
- Discounted health insurance
- Training and development opportunities
*Service conditions apply
Diversity and Inclusion
Our client is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, people living with disability, and individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
Our client is committed to supporting Veteran Employment and Australian Defence Force Veterans and their spouses are encouraged to apply.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and all applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.
You may be required to undergo probity checks as part of the recruitment process including police checks and licence checks.
For a confidential discussion or to request an information pack, please call Steve Hockey, Director at Predictus Search on 0452 525 547 or 02 8067 8521, or email your current resume with a covering letter and remuneration details to
steve@predictussearch.com
quoting reference A000457.
Closing date for applications is 25 April 2026.